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Flying from one corner of the Planet to another Taking Flight, Taxi and Trains serves a Purpose.But if you Truly want to Explore Thailand and want to see places most people in the world never see, To Get off the traditional Way of traveling, Then try on a road bicycle. Thats why we present Best cycling Expedition of the year a 800 km cycling tour in thailand from Bangkok to Phuket.This Route has a percentage of the best beach front landscape accessible in Thailand as you ride along the Gulf of Thailand before intersection to the Andaman Sea. You'll ride through interesting little towns, rest in world-class resort ranges, eat scrumptious fish and visit national parks known for their common attractions. This a street ride and is level and quick with some undulating slopes tossed in with the general mish-mash.Bangkok is known as the "City of Angels", a name which may be a little misguided. Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand, a magnetic and impressive city with many attractions for travellers.
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Accommodation
During this holiday the group will spend the first night at a tourist class hotel in Bangkok. There are many more expensive hotels in Bangkok and we try to strike the right balance of reasonable comfort and convenient location, whilst maintaining a really good value holiday. Throughout the remainder of the trip, there are a further 9 nights in various hotels and resorts of a very good standard. All accommodation is allocated on a twin-sharing basis. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired up with another single client of the same sex.
Baggage Allowance
Taking a bike on an aircraft is usually straightforward. Different airlines have differing policies with regard to baggage allowances and transporting bikes. We strongly advise that you check the current policy of your chosen airline for carrying bikes and their baggage allowances before purchasing your air ticket. The baggage section on your chosen airline’s website will usually contain this information. We suggest that you are aware of the weight and dimensions of your intended check-in baggage in advance of your arrival at the airport as airlines may charge for both excess and oversize baggage, or refuse to carry oversized baggage. If you are using a domestic flight to connect with your International flight then it is likely that a different baggage policy will exist for the domestic and international flight sections. Again you should check the baggage policy with your chosen domestic airline prior to booking your domestic flight tickets. Any additional charges incurred for transporting your bike on any of the flights required for this adventure (international, domestic and internal flights within the trip itinerary - if applicable) are the responsibility of each individual client
Your Bike
A road bike or standard cycle-touring bike is recommended for this trip, fitted with a standard double or compact chainset and 23/25mm touring tyres. Please call us if you are unsure about the suitability of your bike. We cannot stress enough the importance of ensuring that your bike is in perfect working condition before you start this trip. You are depending on your bike to transport you throughout your holiday. It is VITAL to ensure it is THOROUGHLY SERVICED to guarantee it is in good mechanical order before departure. If you are not mechanically minded, get your local bicycle dealer to service it for you. For home mechanics, points to note particularly are:
a) Check rims and if they are worn, cracked or dented replace with a new rim or wheel to avoid wheel failure. It is
especially important to check that your bike’s rims are not worn concave by the brake blocks - replace them if they are!
b) Check wheels are true and spoke tension is correct.
c) Check and, if required, adjust, grease or replace ALL bearings and quick release skewers.
d) Check and, if required, replace brake and gear cables. e) Check and tighten, if required, all bolts (esp. crank, bottom brackets, aheadset, stem/handlebars).
f) Check chain, cassette and chain rings for wear - replace as necessary.
g) Take the right tyres, inner tubes and BIKE SPECIFIC SPARES.
Whilst not essential, it is a good idea that you familiarise yourself with how to carry out at least some basic repairs to your bike e.g. changing an inner tube and fixing a puncture. Naturally, the bike guide will always be happy to assist with any repairs, however, due to the often remote nature of our trips being able to carry out a simple repair can save time and inconvenience waiting for assistance
Vehicle Support
Throughout this trip we have the back up of one or more support vehicles. Each morning our main baggage will be loaded onto the support vehicle which will follow the group on the day's ride. The local biking leader and the support vehicle driver will watch over the group and will carry mobile phones, allowing you to contact them in the case of a breakdown or other incident. We want everyone to enjoy their cycling experience on this trip and we recognise the importance of group members being allowed to cycle at their own pace. On most of our road biking trips it is usual that there can be a fair distance between the front and rear cyclists in the group and there may be times when other group members, vehicle support and biking leader are out of sight. However, our regular stops mean that it's never long before we regroup. The support vehicle will pick up any group members who wish to take a break from cycling at any time.
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Transfer from airport to Hotel In the evening we will have a meeting at the hotel to provide essential information about the Bangkok to Phuket cycle tour. We will provide all tour participants with an Amazing Explore Himalaya cycling jersey. Then we shall enjoy a delicious Thai meal so we have time to all get to know each other.It will be great for you if you arrive in Bangkok a few days before the start of the Cycle tour so you have time to rest after your travels from your home country to Thailand. This will also provide you with time to enjoy this fascinating Asian City. Visit the Grand Palace, take a riverboat cruise, visit the Temples, Markets
We will start by driving just under 2 hours south of Bangkok to escape the traffic chaos so we can enjoy our cycling on more relaxed roads. In Petchaburi we will unload and assemble the bikes. From this point we will cycle the entire distance to Phuket, unless you chose to skip a stage or part of. This flat stage will have us cycling past Salt fields and ocean views. We will stop in the beach town of Cham Am after cycling 60km for a leisurely lunch. Then another 24kms will bring us to Hua Hin a famous beach town with close ties to the Thai Royal family.
We head out of Hua Hin, towards Sam Roi Yot (300 hundred peaks) National Park. This park has spectacular limestone formations and freshwater marshes in between the peaks. We ride on quiet back roads alongside beaches with an array of striking limestone peaks as our backdrop. Beyond the park, we ride a short section on the main road, before heading back to the coast, passing many small villages on the way. The final section is along the beach to Prachuap Khiri Khan. We check in at a hotel that has some great views and find a great place for dinner. This town is well known for having some the finest seafood in Thailand.
Leaving the hotel, we follow the beach road for half an hour, then meet the main road again. We are now well away from the tourist areas, however, and the roads are quiet and well maintained. This is a shortish day and we enjoy more coastal riding to the KeeRee Waree Resort at Ban Krut. Our accommodation is on a serene beach and we will have lots of time to stroll on the beach or chill out in a hammock and listen to the surf.
Ban Krut is marked by a green coastal hill with a temple and a golden statue of Buddha that looks out across the Gulf of Thailand. It is authentic Thailand with nearby markets and villages and a very low key tourist infrastructure. The clean and quiet beaches stretch unending in each direction flanked by groves of coconut trees. Ban Krut is the perfect place to spend a rest day. You can relax at the beach, swim in the salt water pools at the resort, or wander around the fishing village of Ban Krut itself.
With rested legs it’s time to do some serious kilometers. Today we ride 118 kilometers on quiet side roads with very little traffic. Our route sticks to the coast today giving us views of the sea to the left and rugged mountains on our right. We are passing through Thailand’s narrowest part and the border with Burma is less than 20 kilometres away at some points. We end the ride just north of Chumphon, at another secluded and quiet beach.
We continue our journey south, riding from valley to valley towards picturesque Khao Lak. The road flattens out a bit as we reach Takua Pa, which is a former Portuguese settlement. The region was an important tin-dredging center in the first half of the 20th century, but there remains little evidence of the mining as rubber plantations have covered the dredged land. We next ride through an area badly affected by the 2004 Tsunami, but it is amazing to see how quickly this area has bounced back and rebuilt. There is a small climb to our hotel which is right on the beach and set next to a small national park.
The last leg of the tour is to the tropical paradise of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island. There are a couple of small hills to conquer before we leave Khao Lak, but then it’s flat all the way down to Phang Nga and Phuket. This road is in excellent condition and we can make good time towards our resort on beautiful Surin Beach. Phuket is connected by a bridge to the mainland and we’ll stop for a celebratory picture before riding on to our hotel. If we are feeling energetic we can take a very scenic coastal road where there are a few small but steep hills on the way. The views are well worth the extra effort though.
Depending on your flights, most of the day is free for some well-earned relaxation. Surin Beach is one of the finest on Phuket and the resort itself is not large, although there are some up-market hotels and resorts dotted along this section of the coast. There are lots of good bars and restaurants as well as the usual beach hawkers and trinket sellers. Time for some exploration or to take it easy on the beach.
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